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Larch Valley #3
Reto de amor
Noah Laramie había regresado para hacerse cargo del rancho Lazy L. Estaba herido, había salido del Ejército y lo único que quería era olvidarse del resto del mundo.Lily Germaine estaba dispuesta a ayudarlo, pero el solitario Noah era el hombre más terco que había conocido. Sufrir heridas de guerra no significaba que debía perder de vista quién era. Su valor, fuerza y lealtad lo convertían en un hombre entre un millón, y Lily tenía que convencerlo de ello.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2010
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About the author
Donna Alward
285 books693 followersSince 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.
Find out more at www.donnajonesalward.com
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.
Find out more at www.donnajonesalward.com
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May 23, 2012
As usual, I couldn't resist the book section at the store. I already have many books at home to read but like to checkout the latest, especially looking for any new books that are out by my favorite authors. If there's a cowboy on the cover or mention of one in the title that always catches my eye as well. To be honest, many of the "Harlequin" and "Steeple Hill" books are basically the same.
HER LONE COWBOY caught my eye because of the cover and the title. As I often do, I started to read the first few pages. They're typically the same, so I often put them back down knowing I have far too many books waiting to be read at home. Not so with this one. This cowboy had lost an arm. Not your typical storyline. And from the few pages I had read, it was well written. I couldn't put it back. I had to know how the author handled such a storyline.
In only a day and a half I had completed HER LONE COWBOY. This was my first read by this author, and I'll be looking for her books in the future. The book was very well written with an original storyline. I also loved how the author kept it clean. Very refreshing. I quickly fell in love with Noah, as well as love Lily's character. Many great lines, and never a dull moment.
HER LONE COWBOY caught my eye because of the cover and the title. As I often do, I started to read the first few pages. They're typically the same, so I often put them back down knowing I have far too many books waiting to be read at home. Not so with this one. This cowboy had lost an arm. Not your typical storyline. And from the few pages I had read, it was well written. I couldn't put it back. I had to know how the author handled such a storyline.
In only a day and a half I had completed HER LONE COWBOY. This was my first read by this author, and I'll be looking for her books in the future. The book was very well written with an original storyline. I also loved how the author kept it clean. Very refreshing. I quickly fell in love with Noah, as well as love Lily's character. Many great lines, and never a dull moment.
October 22, 2021
Los peores autores que he leído este año han sido:
- Elizabeth Benavent
- Ariana Godoy
- Julia Quinn
Gracias a estas autoras , quise probar un 📕 de Harlequin para comparar
He comprobado que los libros que son populares y/o bestsellers no son para mi . Detrás de estos solo hay Mercadotecnia bien hecha (?), así como “reseñadores” deshonestos que mienten en sus reseñas
Ay! Pero yo no quería expresar lo anterior sino hablarles de este libro 😅
Noah es un militar que pierde el brazo derecho en la guerra por lo que debe regresar a su vida en el rancho con su hermano y cuñada . Conoce a una Lily, Noah asume el duelo y en ese proceso se enamora de Lily
Una historia sensiblera . Sin embargo nos presenta un enamoramiento fundamentado con un “cortejo” correcto
- Elizabeth Benavent
- Ariana Godoy
- Julia Quinn
Gracias a estas autoras , quise probar un 📕 de Harlequin para comparar
He comprobado que los libros que son populares y/o bestsellers no son para mi . Detrás de estos solo hay Mercadotecnia bien hecha (?), así como “reseñadores” deshonestos que mienten en sus reseñas
Ay! Pero yo no quería expresar lo anterior sino hablarles de este libro 😅
Noah es un militar que pierde el brazo derecho en la guerra por lo que debe regresar a su vida en el rancho con su hermano y cuñada . Conoce a una Lily, Noah asume el duelo y en ese proceso se enamora de Lily
Una historia sensiblera . Sin embargo nos presenta un enamoramiento fundamentado con un “cortejo” correcto
October 20, 2015
This book was a little too cheesy for me. A Canadian vet who lost his arm (and has some horrific scars) in Afghanistan meets a sweet girl, burned in a prior relationship, who tries to draw the vet out of his shell but also tries to keep any kind of permanent relationship from developing. The story was nice but maybe just a tad too sweet.
April 3, 2018
Her lone cowboy is a fiction and a romance book, that has a few goofy lines. The book is a romance book where Noah Laramie comes home to run the family ranch after being injured in the army. He was not looking for anyone sympathy or help, like how Lily came to his house by help after her best friend had asked her too. But when she gets there she is greeted by a stubborn rude cowboy who thinks everyone only cares about what he looks like. What I liked about the book was that the author didn't make this a very cheesy book like some authors do, her book had the main characters going through many bumps in the road. She also had a way of getting me attached to the characters to where when they were going through a hard time and were crying I was crying as well and when Noah or Lily did something dumb to the other one that had made them fight I was mad. One thing that I disliked about the book was that the author wasn't as descriptive as she could of been, like how when she was describing what one of the characters looked like, like at the wedding how she didn't describe Noah's tux as well as she could of she could have said that it was a very professional black and white tux with a daisy butineer but she said that it was a typical tux. The authors writing style was very well put together she had a very good way of switching the seans on the book by using a lot of different transition words. I would recommend this book to anyone who is into a romance book but isn't into the chick flick type of book but is ready for some ups and downs.
April 18, 2010
I don't read contemporaries very much, and I read category romance even less. It's not a conscious thing really - I am drawn to historicals - but I am soooo glad I picked this one up. (And go back and find everything else this author's ever written).
This story is about fear, insecurity, and coming to terms with the ghosts of an imperfect past. The hero is a Canadian soldier, back home in Alberta after losing his arm in Afghanistan. The heroine is a school teacher who settled in the same town, running from memories and commitment.
The romance is tenative and tender, but not a word is wasted, and Donna Alward is great with words. There were a few lines I just had to read over because of how lovely they were. While all romances have a trace of fantasy in them, her characters are real people to me,not an ounce of melodrama to be found.
This book reminded be of one of those bittersweet old-fashioned country songs on a Saturday morning - relaxed, gentle, and just good for the soul. If you're looking for that kind of read, you've found it in this book. It's a keeper.
This story is about fear, insecurity, and coming to terms with the ghosts of an imperfect past. The hero is a Canadian soldier, back home in Alberta after losing his arm in Afghanistan. The heroine is a school teacher who settled in the same town, running from memories and commitment.
The romance is tenative and tender, but not a word is wasted, and Donna Alward is great with words. There were a few lines I just had to read over because of how lovely they were. While all romances have a trace of fantasy in them, her characters are real people to me,not an ounce of melodrama to be found.
This book reminded be of one of those bittersweet old-fashioned country songs on a Saturday morning - relaxed, gentle, and just good for the soul. If you're looking for that kind of read, you've found it in this book. It's a keeper.
July 6, 2020
I am new to this author and while it would have been wiser to start at the beginning of the series just to know who the secondary characters are and how they fit into the story. But this can be read as a stand alone.
The story about Noah Laramie and Lily Germaine is about loss and insecurity and finding your way again. Neither was looking for love but when Lily's best friend asked her to drop off groceries to her soon to be brother-in-law Lily couldn't refuse. Noah was standoffish but slowly he and Lily banded together to get through the wedding.
This was a sweet story of breaking down walls, learning to trust and to communicate with each other. Neither have had good role models as far as a loving marriage. The feelings come through the pages as if you are actually there watching things unfold. This was well written and now I need to start at the beginning.
The story about Noah Laramie and Lily Germaine is about loss and insecurity and finding your way again. Neither was looking for love but when Lily's best friend asked her to drop off groceries to her soon to be brother-in-law Lily couldn't refuse. Noah was standoffish but slowly he and Lily banded together to get through the wedding.
This was a sweet story of breaking down walls, learning to trust and to communicate with each other. Neither have had good role models as far as a loving marriage. The feelings come through the pages as if you are actually there watching things unfold. This was well written and now I need to start at the beginning.
January 2, 2016
Well, not much to say there.
It's a Harlequin novel, so there's a few silly lines to be expected and it's heavy on traditional roles (but if that puts you off you won't enjoy Harlequins at all).
With Donna it's as usual lightened up with relatable, realistic feeling characters.
A favourite part of the story is that her characters are not the Romance usual "I'm sexually attracted it therefore must be love" types, but adults that are capable of reasoning that sexual attraction and love are not one and the same.
Alone for that I would be willing to give the story four stars, it's also a really sweet read with a troubled hero and a cautious heroine. For the amount of pages the Harlequin format offers her Donna always delivers marvelously rounded stories with satisfying happy ends.
It's a Harlequin novel, so there's a few silly lines to be expected and it's heavy on traditional roles (but if that puts you off you won't enjoy Harlequins at all).
With Donna it's as usual lightened up with relatable, realistic feeling characters.
A favourite part of the story is that her characters are not the Romance usual "I'm sexually attracted it therefore must be love" types, but adults that are capable of reasoning that sexual attraction and love are not one and the same.
Alone for that I would be willing to give the story four stars, it's also a really sweet read with a troubled hero and a cautious heroine. For the amount of pages the Harlequin format offers her Donna always delivers marvelously rounded stories with satisfying happy ends.
April 1, 2010
This is the second book in Alward's Larch Valley duet. I enjoyed the first one, though the end did leave me feeling a little unsettled, and I have to say it was the same for this one.
I really enjoyed this story, right up until the end. Then I was frustrated with Lily for pushing Noah away. But at the end of it, I couldn't really blame her for having done so. Neither of them really gave all they could to the relationship, and therefore neither was solely responsible for the way things turned out.
I'm still trying to decide my overall feelings.
I really enjoyed this story, right up until the end. Then I was frustrated with Lily for pushing Noah away. But at the end of it, I couldn't really blame her for having done so. Neither of them really gave all they could to the relationship, and therefore neither was solely responsible for the way things turned out.
I'm still trying to decide my overall feelings.
January 8, 2018
The second in the Laramie Brothers series, Her Lone Cowboy is about Noah Laramie, an officer injured and returning home to heal and decide what direction his life is going to take next. He's gruff and prickly, although that doesn't put off Lily Germaine, who's agreed to give him a hand as a favor to her best friend, Jen, who's engaged to Noah's brother.
I really liked Lily and Noah's characters--very nicely drawn, Ms. Alward! The story as a whole flowed well, and it was a great read.
I really liked Lily and Noah's characters--very nicely drawn, Ms. Alward! The story as a whole flowed well, and it was a great read.
February 26, 2013
Another great book. I really want to recommend to anyone on good reads, if you are looking for good clean writing books with no details on sex please check out Donna Alward, her books are great romantic stories without all the extra details. I would also recommend her books to all you christian readers out there. She has great stories that really hold your interest. I can't get enough of her books, but I have to wait I bought 4 this week already.
August 1, 2014
This is a quick, but beautiful contemporary romance that definitely tugs at the heart. Norah Laramie is a wounded warrior recently home from Afghanistan and is learning to live with the possible change in his career choice, but also the limitations of his injuries. Lily Germaine is a young woman who teaches at the local high school. When her best friend, Jen, asks her for a favor she had no idea how her life would suddenly change.
August 3, 2014
This was a great story and deserves more than 5 stars. It is the story of a wounded veteran who comes back to his hometown after losing one arm. He has an embittered attitude toward everyone. When an upbeat young woman delivers groceries to him and offers her assistance, he snarls at her but she just smiles. She has problems from the past too but is willing to do what it takes to help him. Together they face their problems and find a future together.
October 4, 2014
For me it was to great! A great love story!
(Maybe because part of me REALLY like an army and Noah character ; a very stubborn army who has to deal with difficulty through his sadnest past time and from his injury)
Lily is such a good person for me. And she is brave too ; to deal with Noah. Both of them mostly has a very common thing (a problem act)
So it just nice to read their story and know their ending. And i still can't get it out from my head. :D
(Maybe because part of me REALLY like an army and Noah character ; a very stubborn army who has to deal with difficulty through his sadnest past time and from his injury)
Lily is such a good person for me. And she is brave too ; to deal with Noah. Both of them mostly has a very common thing (a problem act)
So it just nice to read their story and know their ending. And i still can't get it out from my head. :D
March 4, 2011
So it's a given that I will love a book that has cowboys in because lets face it cowboys are totally LUSH but even if this story had not had cowboy's in it I would still have loved it. The characters were all amazing and I really enjoyed reading both character POV'S and hearing about Noah's story.
January 1, 2026
WONDERFUL!
This story really examines the effect of doubts on relationships in an effort to protect ones self. also, the idea of commitment, both to someone and to something was delved into. great story for feelings.
This story really examines the effect of doubts on relationships in an effort to protect ones self. also, the idea of commitment, both to someone and to something was delved into. great story for feelings.
July 29, 2022
To wounded people.
A very heartfelt story of two people who had bee wounded so badly! He literally wounded in the war losing his arm. She wounded when the love of her life leaves her at the alter and a Mother telling her there is no such thing as love.
A very heartfelt story of two people who had bee wounded so badly! He literally wounded in the war losing his arm. She wounded when the love of her life leaves her at the alter and a Mother telling her there is no such thing as love.
March 29, 2012
Great book. Highly recommended...
May 6, 2013
Maybe a bit more like 3.75 stars. Though the story spanned around six weeks, it didn't really feel quite that long.
August 7, 2013
Really fast read, really enjoyed the story, I will get more of her books.
February 20, 2015
Love the combination of these two characters.
January 24, 2017
really liked the story. I cried, Noah stole my heart. this was a beautiful story.
June 21, 2014
This was a great read. It was very heartfelt and kept me intrigued through out this whole book.
June 28, 2014
Very moving insight into the emotions of a wounded warrior.
July 15, 2015
Very sweet read. I love heroes like this.
4 stars.
4 stars.
March 13, 2018
Finished reading and was checking off my shelves when I realized that I couldn't check off "sex". I enjoyed this book anyways.
Waving my flag for a Canadian author.
Waving my flag for a Canadian author.
September 16, 2019
It was fine. Not my cup of tea when it comes to romances, but a good clean story. First romance that I’ve ever read taking place in Canada and first one dealing with an amputation.
January 15, 2023
TW: PTSD, amputated limb and aftermath, mentions of past emotional abuse.
I love this sweet, cute romance. Kinda cheesy, but perfect when you just want a soft romance story
I love this sweet, cute romance. Kinda cheesy, but perfect when you just want a soft romance story
April 10, 2025
Un libro doble que compré por la otra historia pero me llegó a gustar MUCHÍSIMO más.
Las dificultades de la vida, las decisiones y las discapacidades nos pueden hacer cree que ya no tenemos derecho a vivir como nuestro yo del pasado cuando eran “felices”.
La tensión entre los dos era muy fuerte, hasta los pequeños momentos ayudaban a construir ese gran amor.
Las dificultades de la vida, las decisiones y las discapacidades nos pueden hacer cree que ya no tenemos derecho a vivir como nuestro yo del pasado cuando eran “felices”.
La tensión entre los dos era muy fuerte, hasta los pequeños momentos ayudaban a construir ese gran amor.
November 7, 2017
It is nice if you are looking for a sweet Christian Romance. It just isn’t very memorable.
September 21, 2021
This story is mediocre to say the least. It keeps you going around in circles, and st the end, your disappointed.
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